Job summary
We currently have opportunities to join the Nursing Bank within
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust as a RN. In particular we are looking for BANK staff to work as and when required often at short notice atBand 5 level in COLCHESTER, North Essex. If you have previous experience of working with Service Users within a Learning Disabilities background, we would like to hear from you. Please apply if you live within easy commuting distance to Colchester.
All roles with the Bank are ad hoc (as and when) and therefore in particular may suit those already working part-time, with other commitments, or who want to work on a short-term basis. We can support Bank staff migration into a permanent role where there are vacancies.HPFT provides support for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting particularly within learning disability services.
All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.
Main duties of the job
In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other staff.
You will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Allied Health Professionals and Arts Therapies) in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process.
The post holder will act as a positive role model and contributing to the professional development of junior staff and consistently demonstrating Trust Values.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work as a registered nurse with a special interest in Learning Disability, Autism and mental health wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.
Have a key role in ensuring the smooth running and co-ordination of the shift.
Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards under the direction of the charge nurses and team leader.
Work in liaison with service users, carers, other professionals and co-operatively with other services, ensuring the delivery of a needs-led service.
Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24-hour shift pattern.
Carry out and advocate professional specific interventions.
Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Work as a registered nurse with a special interest in Learning Disability, Autism and mental health wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.
Have a key role in ensuring the smooth running and co-ordination of the shift.
Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards under the direction of the charge nurses and team leader.
Work in liaison with service users, carers, other professionals and co-operatively with other services, ensuring the delivery of a needs-led service.
Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24-hour shift pattern.
Carry out and advocate professional specific interventions.
Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Demonstrable commitment to ongoing training and development.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experiencing of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care according to assessed need using person-centered approaches.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or complex health needs.
- Experience of using assessment and screening tools to support analysis and make formulations and recommendations based on this.
SKILLS
Essential
- Competent IT skills and an ability to adapt to various systems.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Car Driver and have access to their own car
- Able to work long days and night shifts.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Relevant Professional Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Demonstrable commitment to ongoing training and development.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experiencing of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care according to assessed need using person-centered approaches.
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or complex health needs.
- Experience of using assessment and screening tools to support analysis and make formulations and recommendations based on this.
SKILLS
Essential
- Competent IT skills and an ability to adapt to various systems.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Car Driver and have access to their own car
- Able to work long days and night shifts.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Learning Disabilities Unit, Lexden Hospital, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DB
Learning Disabilities Unit, Lexden Hospital, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DB
Colchester
CO3 4DB
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
